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Can You Grow Eggplant in Wyoming?

US · USDA Zone 4b · zones 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b

Won't grow here

Eggplant needs a long warm season (65-80 days) that this zone may not reliably deliver.

Plant zones

5a–11b

Wyoming last frost

mid-April

Wyoming first frost

mid-October

Days to harvest

65–80 days

When to plant Eggplants in Wyoming

Start indoors

Feb 17

Transplant

Apr 15

Harvest

Jun 19 – Jul 4

Dates are approximate, based on Wyoming's average frost dates. Your exact yard may vary by microclimate.

About Eggplant

Eggplant needs a long warm season and maximum heat — more demanding than tomatoes but highly productive in the right conditions.

Start indoors 8 weeks before last frost — eggplant needs a long head start. Needs hot conditions to set fruit. Use black plastic mulch to warm soil. Very productive once established in heat.

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Gardening in Wyoming

Wyoming has a semi-arid mountain climate with cold winters and short summers. Most of the state is Zone 4-5; protected low-elevation areas may reach Zone 5b-6a. Focus on hardy crops.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Eggplant in Wyoming?

Eggplant needs a long warm season (65-80 days) that this zone may not reliably deliver.

What zone is Wyoming?

Wyoming spans USDA Zone 4b (3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b).

When do you plant Eggplants in Wyoming?

Plant Eggplants around mid-April (start indoors Feb 17), harvest Jun 19 – Jul 4.